Mutesa II of Buganda

Mutesa II of Buganda (19 November 1924-21 November 1969) was Kabaka of Buganda from 22 November 1939 to 21 November 1969 (succeeding Daudi Cwa II and preceding Muwenda Mutebi II) and President of Uganda from 9 October 1963 to 2 March 1966 (preceding Milton Obote).

Biography
Edward Frederick William Walugembe Mutesa II was born in Makindye, Uganda in 1924, the son of Daudi Cwa II of Buganda. He attended King's College, Budu. Mutesa succeeded his father as Kabaka of Buganda while still a minor, but only became active in the affairs of state after completing his studies at Cambridge. Although at first unpopular because of his exuberant lifestyle, he became a national hero for standing up to the British and their plans for an eastern African federation. As his endorsement became necessary for political success, Milton Obote formed an alliance with him, whereupon he became Uganda's first president. He now occupied a dual role as President of all of Uganda, and as leader of the territory of the Buganda people within it. His sympathies lay with his tribe, which enabled Obote to depose him and take up the presidency himself. He wrote his autobiography in 1967 in exile in London, and he died of alcohol poisoning.